Fiesta Cucumber Corn Salad
Brighten up your table with a burst of color and flavor in this Fiesta Cucumber Corn Salad, a refreshing, no-cook recipe that’s packed with vibrant summer produce. Juicy fresh corn kernels, crisp English cucumber, sweet grape tomatoes, and zesty red onion are tossed with a tangy lime-cumin dressing, creating a medley of textures and bold flavors. A touch of honey enhances the natural sweetness, while chopped cilantro adds a fresh herbal note. For an extra layer of indulgence, sprinkle creamy, crumbly cotija cheese on top. Ready in just 20 minutes, this easy side dish is perfect for picnics, barbecues, or any gathering where you need a quick and healthy salad that tastes as good as it looks. Whether served immediately or chilled to let the flavors meld, this corn salad will quickly become a crowd favorite!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 3 cups fresh corn kernels (from about 3 ears of corn)
- 1 whole English cucumber
- 1.5 cups grape tomatoes
- 0.5 cup red onion
- 0.25 cup cilantro (chopped)
- 1 whole lime (zested and juiced)
- 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 teaspoon honey
- 0.5 teaspoon ground cumin
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
- 0.25 cup cotija cheese (optional, crumbled)
Instructions
In a large mixing bowl, combine the fresh corn kernels, diced cucumber, halved grape tomatoes, finely diced red onion, and chopped cilantro.
In a small bowl, whisk together the lime zest, lime juice, olive oil, honey, cumin, salt, and black pepper to create the dressing.
Pour the dressing over the vegetable mixture in the large bowl and toss well to evenly coat.
Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary by adding more salt, pepper, or lime juice.
If desired, sprinkle crumbled cotija cheese on top for additional flavor and creaminess.
Serve immediately for the freshest flavor or refrigerate for up to 4 hours before serving to allow the flavors to meld.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
159 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 7.3 g | 9% | |
| Saturated Fat | 1.9 g | 9% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 5 mg | 2% | |
| Sodium | 236 mg | 10% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 23.3 g | 8% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 3.4 g | 12% | |
| Total Sugars | 6.6 g | ||
| Protein | 4.6 g | 9% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.1 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 52 mg | 4% | |
| Iron | 1.0 mg | 6% | |
| Potassium | 421 mg | 9% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
